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Today's Bible Translation

Bible translation used in today's episode: Ch. 8-14 NLT

Podcast Introduction

Today is Prophecy Friday. We’ll read Hosea chapters 8-14, which will bring that book to a close. I’m calling this episode “Backsliding and Redemption” 

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Summary

I think of God's boundless love for His people in reading these chapters. Despite their faithlessness and backsliding, God promises to heal them and restore their relationship. This healing is made possible through Jesus' sacrifice, which demonstrates God's immense love. It's a powerful reminder of God's unwavering desire for our reconciliation and His worthiness of praise.

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The Team

Lifespring Family Berean, Sister Denise: Transcript CorrectionMichael Haner: Podcasting: 2.0 ChaptersScott Snider: Show ArtJason Paschall: Show ArtLifespring Family Berean, Sister Brittaney: Newsletter Publisher

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Transcript corrected by Sister Denise

Steve Webb 0:00Jesus came to earth as a man so that he could be in the same stuff as us.

Steve Webb 0:13It's time for another edition of the Lifespring! One Year Bible. Here it is coming to you from Riverside, California. Podcasting since 2004, I'm your OG Godcaster, Steve Webb. It's Prophecy Friday and we'll read Hosea chapters 8 through 14 which will bring that book to a close. The website is lifespringmedia.com and contact information will be at the end of the show. Before we get started, let's pray. Our gracious heavenly Father, how we thank you for this opportunity to gather together to read your Word. I pray, Lord, that as we read, you would touch our hearts. Teach us, Lord, we pray in Jesus' name. Amen. Okay, let's begin.

Steve Webb 0:54Hosea, chapter 8. “Sound the alarm! The enemy descends like an eagle on the people of the Lord, for they have broken my covenant and revolted against my law. Now Israel pleads with me, ‘Help us, for you are our God!’ But it is too late. The people of Israel have rejected what is good, and now their enemies will chase after them. The people have appointed kings without my consent, and princes without my approval. By making idols for themselves from their silver and gold, they have brought about their own destruction. “O Samaria, I reject this calf— this idol you have made. My fury burns against you. How long will you be incapable of innocence? This calf you worship, O Israel, was crafted by your own hands! It is not God! Therefore, it must be smashed to bits. “They have planted the wind and will harvest the whirlwind. The stalks of grain wither and produce nothing to eat. And even if there is any grain, foreigners will eat it. The people of Israel have been swallowed up; they lie among the nations like an old discarded pot. Like a wild donkey looking for a mate, they have gone up to Assyria. The people of Israel have sold themselves— sold themselves to many lovers.